Sand Lake man in critical condition after getting hit by a pick up

SAND LAKE -- A town man is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a truck while walking on Reichards Lake Road.

According to the State Police, Arthur Pelton was walking along the unlit road wearing dark clothing.

James Reynolds, of Rensselaer, saw Pelton too late and was unable to avoid striking the pedestrian. He hit his brakes and swerved to the right but struck Pelton with the driver's side of his pick up truck.

Pelton was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he is listed in crical but stable condition.